Nuwara Eliya Tea Plucking and Tasting Waterfalls Tours

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Ride through Nuwara Eliya's tea country in your own private tuk-tuk — pluck tea by hand, taste it fresh at up to 3 factories, and hike to a hidden waterfall, guided by someone who actually grew up here. We stop at Bluefield, Kingswood, and Labookellie tea factories (at least one guaranteed, the rest depend on timing), with plenty of tea tasting along the way. On the drive up, you'll pass right by the homes of the tea pickers themselves — a side of hill country most tours never show you. It's just you, your own tuk-tuk, and a local guide — no shared groups, no rushing. Along the route you'll stop at up to 4 waterfalls, including Puna Ela and Ramboda Falls (swim if conditions allow), and wind through Nuwara Eliya town — the old post office, local markets, fruit stalls, and colonial-era buildings. Your guide speaks English and knows this hill country inside out, from the famous spots to the ones most tourists never find.

Your experience

What’s included

• On-board WiFi

Not included

• Additional charges if the pickup location is more 10km on the indicated pickup point for $4 one way
• Ramboda waterfall fee not included, per person 200 sri lankan rupees

Meeting and pickup

We will pick you up from an agreed location in Nuwara Eilya, for example your hotel or the bus station.& Train station pickups

Before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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